Pets at Home
This coverage examines Pets at Home’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, highlighting store performance, veterinary services, product offerings, and customer engagement initiatives. Reporting focuses on management decisions, financial results, and market positioning, providing insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals tracking trends in pet care and specialist retailing.
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryPeople Moves
JD Group appoints new CEO to Outdoor business
JD Group has appointed Dominic Jordan as the new CEO of JD Outdoor as Lee Bagnall steps down from the role. Jordan joins the group from Hobbycraft, where he held the role of CEO from 2017 to 2024. Prior to that, he was retail and property director from 2012 to…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-28/1/25
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly exploring a bid for WH Smith’s high street arm after the retailer announced plans to sell its 500-store chain. Modella Capital, owner of Hobbycraft, is also in talks regarding a potential acquisition, although the outcome remains unclear. WH Smith’s move comes as its high…
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28 JanuaryHigh Street
Pets at Home maintains guidance despite stagnant Q3 revenues
Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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20 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-20/1/25
Quiz is reportedly considering closing up to a third of its 60 stores as part of a restructuring effort to stabilise its business amid mounting financial pressures. The company is set to delist from the AIM market and return to private ownership following a shareholder vote earlier this month. Restructuring…
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20 JanuaryGovernment
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact part-time workers and women. McGowan stated in an interview with Mail on Sunday that Pets at Home faces an £18m increase in costs. The National Insurance contribution threshold will be…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-27/11/24
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has urged high streets to evolve beyond retail to reverse their decline. Its report highlights over 10,000 store closures in 2023, emphasizing that the traditional dominance of retail is outdated. Instead, demand is shifting towards leisure, dining, and public services such as health…
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27 NovemberHigh Street
Pets at Home HY PBT up 14% to £54.5m
Pets at Home has revealed that its underlying profit-before-tax rose 14.1% to £54.5m for the half year ended 10 October 2024. The retailer stated that this was supported by the strong growth in its vet group, with retail impacted by the slower sales growth. Alongside this, its total group revenue…
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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustNews
Pets at Home Q1 revenue up 1%
Pets at Home has announced that its total group revenue rose 1% up to £441.1m for the 16 weeks ended 18 July 2024, compared with the same period last year. Alongside this, its consumer revenue rose 1.5% to £576.6m supported by growing average customer spend and growth in active Pets…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyNews
A.F. Blakemore appoints new CFO
A.F. Blakemore has announced that Ian Kellett will join the company as chief financial officer from 1 August 2024. Kellett brings a depth and breadth of experience from the retail and hospitality industry. More recently he spent six years as CFO at Parkdean Resorts, where he led the transformation of…
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May- 2024 -29 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-29/5/24
Retail sales in the UK have seen their fastest growth since December 2022, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Sales volumes jumped by 8% in May, even as selling price inflation eased significantly to its lowest since August 2020, falling from 54% in February to 20%. Despite this improvement,…
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